DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$72,093
vs National
+13.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,210
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,093
+13.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Cambridge, MA earns $72,093 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,210 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baxalta US Inc. | $147,945 | 3 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | $143,500 | 1 |
| Relay Therapeutics, Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Shire Development LLC | $125,667 | 1 |
| BROAD INSTITUTE | $125,000 | 1 |
| BioAnalytix, Inc. | $120,000 | 2 |
| Alnylam US, Inc | $117,725 | 1 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | $115,008 | 45 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | $108,956 | 6 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $107,000 | 53 |
| BGI Americas | $106,000 | 2 |
| Moderna Therapeutics, Inc. | $103,750 | 2 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | $101,500 | 2 |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals | $101,000 | 1 |
| WAVE Life Sciences USA, Inc. | $100,797 | 8 |
| CAPSUGEL INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $99,362 | 5 |
| WuXi Biologics USA, LLC | $98,467 | 4 |
| TORQUE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | $97,500 | 3 |
| BIOGEN IDEC | $97,500 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Chemists salary in Cambridge, MA is $72,093 based on 285 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Cambridge, MA earns 13.5% more than the national median of $63,535, or $49,210 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.